Proemtheus – the first decentralized email system One of the most beautiful aspects of the blockchain is that it helps individuals regain control of their lives, wealth, and data through decentralization. A basic right individuals should have in their lives is privacy and agency over their data, information, and communications. A project called Proemtheus is wants to […]

Andreas Antonopoulos: Separating Blockchain From Bullshit At the Blockchain Africa Conference held in Johannesburg, South Africa, bitcoin and security expert Andreas Antonopoulos introduced a major correction to the saying “blockchain is the technology behind bitcoin.” Since 2016, the cryptocurrency industry has seen the emergence of the so-called blockchain industry, led by multi-billion banks and financial institutions that have funded startups and consortia with over $1 billion annually to develop blockchain-based […]

US Government to Focus on Investigating ICOs and Blockchain Violations On September 25, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the formation of a cyber task force that will focus the “Enforcement Division’s substantial cyber-related expertise on targeting cyber-related misconduct.” In its announcement the SEC stated that it will target businesses and individuals that have violated existing SEC regulations on […]